So Long
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Intro
N.C.
[Verso 1]
G
Please check your pockets
C D
For the pass you'll need, my dear
Em Bm
A ticket with your name, your seat
C D
And where you'll go from here
G C D
If you have any questions then I'll be all ears
Em Bm
Can't promise any answers
C D
But I hope to ease your fears
[Pré-Refrão]
C
Are you worried 'bout your family?
G
Are you worried 'bout your friends?
D B7 Em
I could only say that I hope you'll all meet again
C
It's hard to stay apart
G D/F# Em
I know it breaks your heart
A F D
The whistle blows, it's your time to depart
[Refrão]
G
And now I'll wave "so long"
C D
The train will shortly move along
Em7 A7
The last time we'll meet
C D
Through the window by your seat
G
Hum your favorite song
C D
The one you'd sing along
Em7 A7
As you walked down your own road
C D G C
With the hope to stay remembered as you go
D Em7 A7 C
Remembered as you go________
Interlude
D G C D Em7 A7
C D# D
[Verso 2]
G
Please check your pockets
C D
For the pass you'll need, my dear
Em7 Bm
A ticket with your name, your seat
C D
And where you'll go from here
G C D
I'll stow your luggage there so it won't interfere
Em7 Bm
Can't promise they'll be lighter
C D
When you make it out from here
[Pré-Refrão]
C
Any aspirations incomplete?
G
Any unfulfilled desires?
D B7
Regretfully, those dreams
Em
You'll have to leave behind
C
You all played your parts
G D/F# Em
I know it breaks your heart
A7 F
The whistle blows, it's your time to depart
[Refrão]
D G
And now I'll wave "so long"
C D
The train will shortly move along
Em7 A7
The last time we'll meet
C D
Through the window by your seat
G
Hum your favorite song
C D
The one you'd sing along
Em7 A7
As you walked down your own road
C D G C D
With the hope to stay remembered as you go_____
Instrumental
Em7 A7 C D
G Bm C D
Em7 A7 C D# D
[Ponte]
C
I still don't understand
G
Why creatures live and die
D B7
They love and hate, they recreate
Em
And some will toy with fate
C
I've never once been forced to smile
G D/F# Em
To cry or say goodbye
A F
I could only hope they found joy in their lives
[Refrão]
D G
And now I'll wave "so long"
C D
The train will shortly move along
Em7 A7
The last time we'll meet
C D
Through the window by your seat
G
Hum your favorite song
C D
The one you'd sing along
Em7 A7
As you walked down your own road
C D G C
With the hope to stay remembered as you go__
D Em7 A7 C D
Remembered as you go________
G C D Em7
Woah-oh, la-la-la-la-la
Outro
C D C G/B Am7 G
Cmaj7 G/B Am7 D/F# G
How to play So Long
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.